Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System Review

The Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System is a countertop appliance that combines several functions that would otherwise require separate machines. Rather than choosing between a blender, a food processor, and a personal blender, this system packages all three into a single motor base with a set of interchangeable attachments. The result is a versatile setup aimed at households that want to blend, process, and mix dough without dedicating a large amount of counter space to multiple devices.

This review looks at what the BN801 actually includes, how its components are designed to work together, and which types of kitchens and cooking habits it suits best.

Design and What Comes in the Box

The BN801 is built around a 1400-peak-watt motor base, which is the foundation for every attachment in the system. Ninja describes the design as a new, modern look, and notes that the Professional Plus Kitchen System offers more functionality than the original Ninja Kitchen System. According to the supplied information, that comparison is based on the number of available blending programs.

The included components cover a wide range of tasks:

• 1400-peak-watt motor base
• 72-oz Total Crushing Pitcher
• Two 24-oz single-serve cups with spout lids
• Pro Extractor Blades Assembly
• 8-cup Precision Processor Bowl
• Stacked Blade Assembly for the pitcher
• Chopping Blade and Dough Blade for the processor bowl
• 30-recipe Inspiration Guide, instruction booklet, and quick start guide

Having a dedicated blade for each vessel matters in practice. The Stacked Blade Assembly is intended for the large pitcher, the Pro Extractor Blades Assembly pairs with the single-serve cups, and the processor bowl uses its own chopping and dough blades. This means each container is matched with a blade designed for its specific role rather than relying on one universal blade for everything.

Features and Technology

Two technologies define how this system operates: Ninja Total Crushing Blades and Auto-iQ.

Ninja states that the Total Crushing Blades are designed to deliver perfectly crushed ice for smoothies and frozen drinks. That is a stated product claim rather than an independently verified result, but it explains the intended purpose of the stacked blade design in the large pitcher.

Auto-iQ Technology is the more interesting feature for anyone who dislikes guessing at speeds and timers. It provides preset programs that combine timed pulsing, blending, and pausing patterns. In other words, instead of manually starting and stopping the machine or adjusting speed, you select a program and let the appliance run through its predetermined sequence. Ninja describes this as taking the guesswork out of drink making.

The system includes five preset Auto-iQ programs covering smoothies, frozen drinks, nutrient extractions, chopped mixtures, and dough. That range is what allows one base to serve as both a drink maker and a food processor.

Blending, Processing, and Dough Mixing

The 72-oz Total Crushing Pitcher is the largest vessel in the set and is intended for making large batches for the whole family. For households that go through smoothies or frozen drinks regularly, a pitcher of this size reduces the need to blend multiple rounds.

The two 24-oz single-serve cups with spout lids shift the system into personal blending territory. Ninja positions these as an on-the-go convenience, making it easy to take nutrient-rich smoothies with you. The spout lids mean the same cup used for blending can serve as the drinking vessel, which cuts down on cleanup compared with pouring into a separate bottle.

The 8-cup Precision Processor Bowl handles the food-processing side of the system. Ninja states it provides precision processing for even chopping and smooth purees. The processor bowl also supports dough mixing, and Ninja claims the dough mixer has the torque to fold in ingredients quickly and evenly, making up to 2 lbs of dough in as little as 30 seconds. That is a manufacturer claim about capability and speed, and it is worth treating as such, but it does clarify the intended workload for the dough blade.

Nutrient extraction is another stated use case. Ninja describes the system as able to extract a drink containing vitamins and nutrients from fruits and vegetables. The maximum liquid capacity for extraction is listed at 64 oz.

Everyday Use and Practical Considerations

The appeal of a system like this is consolidation. A single motor base with multiple vessels means fewer appliances competing for outlet space and cabinet storage. The trade-off is that you still need somewhere to keep the pitcher, processor bowl, single-serve cups, and the various blades. The accessories are the system, so storage planning matters as much as counter space.

The Auto-iQ presets also shape the day-to-day experience. Because the programs run through their own pulsing and pausing sequences, the user’s role is largely limited to loading ingredients and selecting a program. For anyone who has stood over a blender adjusting speed by feel, that hands-off approach is a meaningful change in workflow.

Cleaning is not addressed in the supplied information, so it is not something this review can speak to. Similarly, no dimensions or weight figures are provided, which makes it difficult to judge how the assembled unit fits under cabinets or how much the base weighs. Those are details worth confirming before purchase if space is tight.

Who Is This Kitchen System Best For?

Based on the stated features and included components, the BN801 suits a few specific situations.

It is a reasonable fit for families or households that make smoothies and frozen drinks in volume, since the 72-oz pitcher is explicitly described as being for large batches. It also works for people who want personal smoothies without a second appliance, thanks to the two 24-oz cups with spout lids.

Home cooks who want both blending and food processing from one base are another natural audience. The 8-cup processor bowl covers chopping and purees, and the dough blade extends the system into baking tasks with a stated capacity of up to 2 lbs of dough.

Anyone who prefers preset programs over manual control is likely to appreciate Auto-iQ, since the five programs are designed to handle timing and pulsing automatically. Conversely, someone who only ever blends the occasional drink may find the full attachment set to be more than they need.

Final Verdict

The Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System is a multi-purpose countertop appliance built around a 1400-peak-watt motor base and a set of task-specific attachments. Its strengths, as described by the manufacturer, are breadth and automation: a large crushing pitcher, two personal blending cups, an 8-cup processor bowl, dedicated blades for each vessel, and five Auto-iQ presets that manage the blending sequences for you.

The system’s value depends on how many of those functions you will actually use. If you regularly make smoothies, frozen drinks, chopped mixtures, and dough, consolidating them into one base makes practical sense. If your needs are narrower, the accessory count may be more than necessary. Either way, the BN801 covers a genuinely wide range of kitchen tasks within a single appliance, and the included recipe guide and documentation give new owners a starting point for putting each attachment to work.